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Munich BMW Group Plant

The BMW Group Plant in Munich gives visitors an interactive experience of the design and production processes of the brand's vehicles. Learn all about it!

Taking a guided tour of the BMW Group production factory is a must-do for car lovers, giving visitors access to all areas of automotive production, from design to assembly.

The two-hour tour, which is offered in English and German, will take you to the different parts of the factory, showing you how different BMW Group vehicles are made throughout their engineering production processes.

How to visit?

To join the BMW Group Plant Tour, you just need to contact the factory either by phone or by email. Once you've confirmed your visit, you just need to make your way to the  BMW Welt  information desk in time for your tour.

• +49 (0)89 125016001
• [email protected]

In the BMW Welt, next to Olympiapark.

Guided tours in English and German: Monday to Friday (not public holidays).

Adults: € 10 ( US$ 10.60) Concessions:  € 7 ( US$ 7.40)

U-Bahn:  Olympiazentrum , lines U2 and U3. Bus: line 173.

Nearby places

BMW Welt (309 m) BMW Museum (309 m) Olympiaturm (691 m) Olympiapark Munich (991 m) Neue Pinakothek (3.4 km)

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The most important questions about your plant tour

General questions.

Tickets for the Plant Tour Leipzig are available in the ticket shop . Please note that all tickets for guided tours must be purchased in advance. There is no ticket counter on site. Tickets can be purchased three months before the respective tour date. If you are planning a visit for a longer period of time and the desired period is not yet bookable, please register on our waiting list .

Tickets for the Plant Tour Berlin are available in the ticket shop . Please note that all tickets for guided tours must be purchased in advance. There is no ticket counter on site. Tickets can be purchased three months before the respective tour date. If you are planning a visit for a longer period of time and the desired period is not yet bookable, please register on our waiting list .

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Here you will find all the information you need about purchasing tickets at the BMW Museum and BMW Welt München.

You will find information on the ticket costs for your chosen factory tour in our ticket shop . If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our staff by sending an email to [email protected]

All information about your visit to the BMW Group Plant Munich can be found here .

Reduced prices apply to children and pupils under 18, apprentices, students, severely disabled persons, unemployed, pensioners and BMW Clubs. BMW Group employees receive a reduced price on single tickets.

A transfer of the ticket to another person is possible up to two days before the booked date. Please inform our booking centre in advance of the name change in writing by e-mail to [email protected] .

Tickets can be cancelled free of charge or rebooked for another date up to 14 days before the booked date, after which the full ticket price will be charged as a cancellation fee. If you wish to change or cancel a booked tour, please contact our ticket shop at [email protected] .

In exceptional cases, tours that have already been booked may be curtailed or cancelled for operational reasons. In this case, the price of your guided tour will of course be refunded in full.

Should it not be possible to conduct a tour due to official orders, the BMW Group reserves the right to cancel the tour.

The cancellation conditions for the BMW Museum and BMW Welt Munich can be found here .

For safety reasons, children under the age of 7 are not permitted to take part in the guided plant tours, and children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. An accompanying person may look after a maximum of five children at the same time. The BMW Group offers school classes the opportunity to visit selected plants in specially tailored tours. If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] .

For safety reasons, children under the age of 14 are not permitted to take part in the plant tours. 

The BMW Group offers school classes the opportunity to visit selected plants in specially tailored tours. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] .

Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to enter the factory premises. Children under 16 years may only enter the factory premises if accompanied by an adult.

The BMW Group currently offers public tours at several locations. Three locations are in Germany: Berlin, Leipzig and Munich. A fourth location with the option of a public plant tour is in Oxford (United Kingdom).

Not all BMW Group production and assembly sites offer public plant tours. The BMW Group plants in Dingolfing, Landshut, Regensburg and Steyr, for example, are so-called target group locations that offer their tour formats for trade visitors and special formats. Guided tours are therefore not bookable.

The public factory tours are offered in German and English. For safety reasons, tour guests should understand the language of the respective tour or have an interpreter present.

Tickets can usually be booked three months in advance. If you are planning a visit in the longer term and the desired period is not yet available for booking, please register on our waiting list . We will then inform you as soon as the period is available for booking.

Please note: Unfortunately, no guided tours can be offered at the Berlin plant during the months of July, August and September.

You can find all information about your arrival here .

We recommend travelling by public transport: The bus and underground station “Haselhorst” is only a three-minute walk from the main entrance at Gate 1. You can find all information about your arrival here .

Parking spaces for passenger cars can be found in front of the entrance to the central building. Please make sure to park only in the appropriately marked parking spaces for guests. Parking spaces for coaches can be provided, subject to prior notification via the booking centre .

You will find public parking spaces for cars in Zitadellenweg. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, we recommend travelling to the plant by public transport: The underground station “Haselhorst” is only a few minutes’ walk away. Parking spaces for motorbike groups and coaches can be reserved by prior arrangement via the booking centre .

Parking spaces for coaches can be reserved in advance via the booking centre . No reservation is possible for cars. Sufficient public car parking spaces are available and are signposted on site.

Group tours

A group can consist of up to 15 participants. Groups of up to 30 participants will be divided between two guides.

A group can consist of up to 15 participants. Larger groups are divided among several guides. 

Group tours are exclusive tours for the participants of your group only and can be booked directly through our ticket shop

Individual requests can be made by emailing [email protected] . For group requests, please let us know the number of participants and your preferred date, and we will try to enable said request or suggest alternatives.

Persons using pacemakers must avoid the body shop as there is electromagnetic radiation in these areas. The stations can be skipped during the tour without any problems. Before visiting the factory, please contact the booking centre .

For a full tour experience visitors will receive audio guides with headphones. Wearing the headphones is mandatory. If you are unable to wear headphones for health reasons, please contact the booking centre before visiting the plant.

Persons using pacemakers or insulin pumps must avoid certain areas, but may still participate in the plant tour. Before visiting the factory, please contact the booking centre .

Tours are not suitable for pregnant people or persons with an electronical medical implant (e.g. pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc.)

Assistive listening technology can be provided for individuals with reduced ranges of hearing (Inductive Neck Loops).

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY

The tour is suitable for wheelchair users.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, but it is necessary that the person in the wheelchair can board a bus independently. Upon arrival of the bus, we will provide a foldable wheelchair for the duration of the tour, you can leave your own wheelchair at the Visitor Center. No electric wheelchair may be brought along. Whether your own wheelchair can be taken along, can only be checked on site (subject to availability, must be able to be lifted into the bus). An accompanying person will have to push the wheelchair during the tour; carers have free entry. Please note that you can use the toilets only at the beginning and/or at the end of the tour.

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BMW Factory Tours

Did you know that BMW Manufacturing currently produces more than 1,400 vehicles each day? The factory is the global producer of BMW X3, X4, X5 and X6 Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes (and their variants) to more than 140 global markets. Experience the past, present, and future of BMW in the only BMW museum in North America. From the beginning stages of aviation and motorsports to how BMW maintains its reputation today, you will be awestruck at everything that goes into making the Ultimate Driving Machine. This tour begins with the painted body of the vehicle and ends with the completed vehicle driving out of the plant. From rarities such as the world-renowned Isetta “Bubblecar,” it’s not hard to take inspiration from BMW’s restored classics. After learning about BMW’s past, you can also explore what is current in BMW, including a sneak-peek at their exclusive collection. Additionally, housed right next door at the South Carolina manufacturing plant is the X family of vehicles – a remarkable, up-close-and-personal experience you simply cannot miss! Known for being a living museum, get ready to be amazed by all The Zentrum has to offer. Between innovation and performance, get your backstage pass today for a VIP experience of history and future like no other. Visiting the Zentrum museum is free, tours of the manufacturing facility are available for an additional cost.

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• Days Open: Monday-Friday
• Hours of Operation: 9:30am-5:30pm

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• Total Sq. Ft. 28000
• Reception Capacity 400
• Space Notes Auditorium seats 200
• Theatre Capacity 250
• Banquet Capacity 250
• Number of Rooms 2
• Classroom Capacity 60

BMW Tours in Munich (Factory, Welt, Museum): A Complete Guide

Visiting bmw in munich offers many choices.

BMW is the automotive epicenter of Bavaria , and any trip to Munich should include a visit to the BMW Welt (BMW World).  The spectacular open architecture of BMW Welt instantly draws in visitors.  In thinking of BMW in Munich, most people are familiar with the BMW Museum and the BMW Factory tour , but the BMW Group Classic Tour and the BMW Recycling & Dismantling factory tours are hidden gems not visited by as many.

Did you know that you can rent almost any BMW model by the hour? or schedule an appointment with a “BMW Genius” to get one on one time with a BMW product specialist where you can learn about any BMW vehicle? BMW Welt also has 4 different restaurants from the casual Cooper’S café to the elegant Bavarie Brasserie, or Michelin Star essZimmer which can be considered an evening dining destination unto itself.  You can also visit the largest BMW Lifestyle shop with a massive collection of BMW and MINI clothing, accessories, and gifts.

In this Ultimate guide, you will learn about:

• BMW Welt Tours 

BMW Welt Restaurants

• BMW Factory Munich Tours
• BMW Museum Tours
• BMW Group Classic Tour
• BMW Recycling and Dismantling Center (Factory Tour)
• BMW European Delivery – Collecting your new BMW
• BMW Genius Service 
• BMW on Demand (Rent a BMW by the hour)
• BMW MINI Pavillion (formerly the BMW Pavillion)
• BMW Side Trips and Nearby Experiences
• Additional BMW Factory Tours within Driving or Train distance of Munich

The BMW Welt Tour and Experience List

Below the location map are individual sections dedicated to all of the options, tours, experiences, and addresses of BMW in Munich with links to appropriate websites, directions and hours of operation, and reservation options.  Additionally, most linked pages have an English translation option, so if you open a page in German, look to the upper right corner for “EN” to translate.  You may also use Google Chrome and translate the page directly.

Click on Map or List Below for Tour Location Information:

BMW Welt Tours – General Info

BMW Welt (BMW World) is the company’s experience and automobile collection center. It features fascinating, futuristic architecture and hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events. One unique area is the section dedicated to the personalized delivery of customer ordered BMWs. American customers who choose European Delivery will receive their car at the BMW Welt in a prominent display area only accessible to delivery customers.

BMW Welt is about Discovery

The BMW Welt is unlike any other building. You can take a guided tour of breathtaking architecture and experience the fascinating history of BMW firsthand from its beginnings in aviation and Motorsports to the present day as one of the Premium car and motorcycle manufacturers. Discover all brands of the BMW Group in more of a “show room”-like atmosphere without the sales pressure.  There are sections dedicated to BMW vehicles including M series, i Series, MINI, Rolls Royce, Motorrad (motorcycles), and often special exhibits or innovations on display.  You will also find a quite large “Lifestyle” (souvenir / fan) shop offering clothing, accessories and gifts for each BMW brand including a very large section dedicated to MINI.

Admission to the BMW Welt is free.   However, guided tours may be purchased at the welcome desk as well as Munich factory tours (which should be booked in advance).  There are several restaurants on site from casual to “reservations only” on offer (see BMW Welt restaurants), and corporate or special events can also be booked and held at the BMW Welt.

BMW Welt Tour Details

Guided Tour Times:

• Monday to Sunday: 3.30 pm (EN)
• Monday to Sunday: 2.00 pm (DE)

Participants: max. 20 people

Duration: 60 minutes

Ticket prices: 

• Individual: 7.50 EUR / 6.50 EUR discounted*
• Group: 150.00 EUR / 125.00 EUR discounted*

BMW Welt Opening Hours

• BMW Welt: Monday – Sat: 7:30am – 12am (midnight); Sundays 9am – 12am (midnight)
• BMW Lifestyle Shop: Monday – Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Sundays/Holidays: 10:00am – 6:00pm
• BMW on Demand: Daily from 9:00am – 6:00pm

Getting to BMW Welt

BMW Welt Location / Directions

BMW Welt  –  Am Olympiapark 1; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3-minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

Restaurants at the BMW Welt

BMW Welt has 4 culinary offerings for all price ranges and appetites. Here is a brief overview of your options at the BMW Welt.  Some locals even visit the Bavarie Brassiere or the Michelin Star Rated essZimmer restaurant for celebratory evenings and special events.  Also, BMW Welt after dark is a magical space, so consider an evening meal some time during your visit to Munich!

Cooper’S – Snacks & Drink

The ground-floor bistro near the north entrance to BMW Welt is the snack and catering center for all visitors to BMW Welt. It offers a varied range of snacks at any time of day, including takeaways and culinary gifts.

• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 7:30am – 7:00pm / Sundays and holidays from 9:00am – 7:00pm
• Reservations: not necessary

Biker’s Lodge – Snackbar

The Biker’s Lodge is the place to go for coffee breaks and delicious snacks. In this cozy lodge, you’ll find a wide range of cake specialties. The sweet offerings are complemented by pit-stop delicacies from Bavaria, the Alsace and Tuscany.

• Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm

Bavarie – Brasserie

TIP: Every Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm seating, you can enjoy a very special menu in a unique atmosphere. The “Chef’s Choice” is a 4-course menu which combines the most popular dishes of day with chef Dominik Kreuzig’s favorite products.  Be sure to reserve ahead!

Hours – Monday to Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm / Sunday and public holidays: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Reservations:

• e-Mail:   [email protected] 
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 818

EssZimmer – Michelin Star Fine Dining

EssZimmer was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2014, and chef Bobby Bräuer and his team create a special experience each night for a small group of guests.  EssZimmer is often a destination restaurant for locals as the food combined with the ambience of the BMW Welt in the evening is magical.  Be sure to reserve well in advance!

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: from 7.00pm / Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

• Dedicated Website (German site – open in Google Chrome to translate)
• e-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: +49 (0)89 358 991 814

BMW Factory Tour Munich

Models Produced: 3 Series Plug-in-Hybrid 330e, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series Coupe, M4 Coupe, Engines

( Note: For the other 8 BMW factory tours outside of Munich, be sure to check out BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide )

A guided tour of the BMW Group’s main plant in Munich gives you access to all areas of automotive production: the press plant, the body shop, the paint shop and assembly. Around 8000 employees from over 50 countries work at this location, including approximately 850 apprentices.  Approximately 1000 automobiles and over 2000 engines are built here every day and are then integrated into the global production network.

BMW Munich Factory Tour Details

Tour Frequency: Factory tours are offered Monday – Friday between 9am and 4:30pm in English and German at scheduled intervals.  Book ahead for your preferred date and time.

• Single visitors: 12 EUR / 9 EUR reduced*
• Groups (up to 30 persons): 240 EUR / 200 EUR reduced*

Tour Booking for BMW Munich is done directly via email or phone to BMW and not through the online booking portal that other factory locations use.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (writing in English is fine, give a range of date options and specify that you want an English-speaking tour and they will reply with availability and booking options)
• Book by Phone: +44 (0) 89 1250 16001 The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling.  The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key. Time difference should be considered if calling.)

Getting to BMW Factory Munich

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Olympiazentrum Station, follow the signs for the 3 minute walk to BMW Welt once you step off the subway train.

The Factory tour meeting point is inside of the BMW Welt at the Tour Desk.  You should arrive 15 minutes in advance of your appointed time.  There is plenty to see and do while you wait.

BMW Museum and Tours

Whereas BMW Welt is about current and future of BMW, the BMW Museum showcases its past .  The BMW Museum presents the company, brand and product history of BMW in a fascinating way. A visitor trail leads through 25 separate exhibition areas and more than 90 years of brand history. On the 5,000 square meter exhibition area around 120 original exhibits are on display.  Background information on the exhibits is provided in German and English

BMW Museum Tour Details

• iOS: Apple iTunes Store
• Android: Google Play Store

Tip: Allow about 2 hours to visit the BMW Museum

Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm (last entry at 5:30pm)

Regularly closed: Mondays, 24-26 December, 31- December and 01 January.

Self-Tour Cost:

• Individual: 10 EUR / 7 EUR discounted*
• Groups of 5 or more: 9 EUR / person
• Family Ticket: 24 EUR (covers 2 adults and up to 3 children)

• Individual: 13.00 EUR / 10.00 EUR discounted* 
• Group: 190.00 EUR / 150.00 EUR discounted* 
• Family: 29.00 EUR (for parents with their own children)

* Discounted tickets are available upon presentation of valid ID for the following: BMW Clubs, students up to the age of 27, children under the age of 18, senior citizens and disabled persons.

Guided Tour Schedule:

Guided tours are offered Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00am, 2:00pm (German) and 12:00pm, 3:00pm (English). You may also visit during other hours and do a self-guided tour (no advance reservation necessary).

Guided Tour Duration: 60 Minutes

Booking for guided tours:

Reservations for the guided tours are done either by e-mail or phone.  While you may be able to arrange a tour upon arrival, tours are frequently sold out on the day, so advance booking is advised.

• Book by e-mail: [email protected] (your reservation request e-mail may be in English or German)
• Book by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001

Getting to BMW Museum Munich

BMW Museum – Am Olympiapark 2; D-80809 Munich

The BMW Museum is located directly across the street from the BMW Welt.  There is an overpass bridge to cross the road, however there are traffic signals for crossing the road as well.  Be on the lookout for approaching bicycles!

BMW GROUP CLASSIC and Tour

Classic vehicles, heritage, and parts.

BMW Group Classic services acts as the central hub for owners of classic BMW vehicles in terms of parts sales, services, repairs, restoration, vehicle sales and purchasing, and vehicle certificates. Additionally, the BMW Group Archive specializes in answering questions on the history of the company, its brands and products. BMW Group Classic’s portfolio also includes participating in classic vehicle events, as well as preserving and managing a collection of some 1,000 exhibits.

Since 2016, Moosacher Straße 66 in Munich has been home to BMW Group Classic and the first port of call for anything to do with classic vehicles from the BMW Group.  The site covers an area of 13,000 square meters and is located not far from BMW Group headquarters – so it is also very close to BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and the BMW car factory.  The site contains one of BMW’s first production halls. Originally used in the manufacture of aircraft engines, this hall is now a listed building which stands as a monument to the allure of the BMW brand. 

Selected areas of BMW Group Classic, such as the historic vehicle collection center, can be visited in the course of the guided tour.  Here you’ll see an exclusive collection of classic cars and prototypes.  Note that you must purchase your tour tickets in advance from the BMW Welt as they do not sell tour tickets at the door. 

BMW Group Classic Tour Details

Dedicated Website

Group tour: Saturday: 4:00 pm (EN or DE)

Participants:   max. 20 people

Duration: approx. 60 minutes

Ticket prices:

• Individual: 16 EUR / 13 EUR discounted*
• Group: 250 EUR / 210 EUR discounted*

Tour Booking for BMW Classic is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Cafe Mo. 66 at BMW Group Classic

During your visit, be sure to have a cappuccino, beer, or a light bite at the on-site Café Mo. 66!  From May through October, Café Mo 66 opens on the first and third Saturday of every month for a “Wheels & Weißwürscht” event. Visitors are invited to join in all the fun. At other times, the cafe is open during most visiting hours.

Cafe Location (within BMW Group Classic) – Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 München

Cafe Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Saturday, Sundays, public holidays: closed

Classic BMW Rental Program

Unlike BMW on Demand at the BMW Welt, the BMW Group Classic car rental program offers all style-conscious fans of vintage vehicles and recent classics the chance to experience the fascination of these legendary BMWs first hand. The selection of available models ranges from classic BMW, Rolls Royce, MINI and motorcycles to exclusive show cars and historic racing machines. Cars are available by the day or by the weekend. You can even rent a chauffeur if you like!

The rental process begins with your contact to the special group at BMW Group Classic.  They can advise you on the options available and put together a package to meet your individual requirements or a gift certificate for your BMW enthusiast. You can contact BMW Group Classic Car Rental Program at [email protected]

Getting to BMW Group Classic in Munich

BMW Group Classic Location / Directions

BMW Classic is just 8 minutes north by subway from the BMW Welt on the U3 line.

BMW Group Classic – Moosacher Str. 66; D-80809 München

Arriving via U-bahn Subway: Take U3 train to Oberwiesenfeld Station (1-stop / 8 minutes north of BMW Welt / Olympiazentrum station).

BMW GROUP Recycling & Dismantling Tour

Vehicle recycling.

This special guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of BMW AG’s Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDZ). You will learn everything that there is to know about the individual stations that make up the center’s internal process — from the reception of the vehicle all the way to its dismantling. Additionally, you will receive interesting information about current governmental provisions on the reutilization of end-of-life vehicles and witness the “circular economy” in person.

The Recycling and Dismantling center is north of Munich in Unterscheisheim, which can be reached by the S-Bahn train and a 15-minute walk.  Tours are only offered by request, and generally require a group booking, however your group may be as small as one.  This tour is not suitable for those who need wheelchair access and is only advised for children aged 14 and above.  It is also required to wear non-slip shoes.

What is “RDZ”? – In German, the word for “Center” is “Zentrum”, so you will be visiting the “ R ecycling und D emontage Z entrum” or RDZ.  During your travels, you’ll likely notice that Z on many signs relating to other Centers.

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Tour Details

Tour Availability / Duration: Dates on request, contact booking center

Tour Cost : Group: 150.00 EUR / discounted* 125.00 EUR

Tour Booking for BMW Recycling & Dismantling is done directly via email or phone to BMW.

Getting to BMW Recycling & Dismantling “RDZ”

BMW RDZ Location / Directions

BMW Recycling & Dismantling Center: Carl-von-Linde-Straße 25a; D-85716 Unterschleißheim  

Arriving by S-Train : Take the S-bahn Train S1 to Unterschleißheim station – (use Google maps to guide you on the brief walk from the station.)

BMW European Delivery

If you haven’t considered taking advantage of this program, you should!

The BMW European Delivery program allows you to custom order your BMW from your local dealer in the United States, and then collect the car at the BMW Welt in Munich for an unforgettable “create-your-own” experience.  European Delivery cars include local registration, 2 weeks of prepaid road insurance (more is available), and GPS programming of local maps to use during your time in Europe. 

You drive your car during your time in Europe, and simply drop the car at one of the many locations in Munich or several other German cities or surrounding countries.  The car is then shipped to your dealer in America and cleaned up and delivered to you once again.

Learn More About the BMW European Delivery Program

The BMW European Delivery program has several planning steps for you to take, and they are covered in detail in BMW European Delivery: Complete Planning Guide .

When you visit the BMW Welt, you will see a center section with beautiful new cars on turntables and this is the area where customers are given one on one detailed instruction on their new car, and then drive it off down a special ramp directly to the outside roadway.

Would you like to find out more about a particular model? Or about engineering, equipment and engines? BMW is offering a new FREE service for customers, visitors and fans of the brand: an individual consultation on all BMW cars, given by a BMW Product Genius, with whom you can now arrange a scheduled appointment.

The Product Genius is a highly qualified vehicle expert with a comprehensive technical knowledge of all BMW models. At BMW Welt, they present BMW products, engineering and various application options to existing and prospective customers in a relaxed and inspiring environment – with absolutely no time or purchasing pressure.

Booking a Genius Reservation

BMW suggests booking this appointment by phone; however, you may first try an e-mail contact to confirm this.  If you do email, be sure to list your desired dates, model of interest, and that you prefer an English-speaking Genius. BMW has an excellent customer communication team, and they will do their best to accommodate you and will advise on any other details needed to book.

• Book by e-Mail: [email protected]
• Book by Telephone: +49 (0)89 1250 16001 to arrange an appointment with the BMW Welt Product Genius. The representative may answer in German but will respond in English as soon as you say “hello”. (From American landline dial: 01149 89 1250 16001, from a Cell Phone dial +49 89 1250 16001 – the (0) is omitted and only used for local calling. The + plus sign may be entered by long pressing the zero key.  Time difference should be considered if calling.)

BMW On Demand

Experience the joy of driving a BMW firsthand by renting a current model BMW vehicle by the hour at the BMW Welt.  Select from a range of cars that you can keep from one hour to up to 5 days.  Hourly rates include insurance, and cars can be booked online up to 6 weeks in advance.  The price range is approximately 35 to 70 Euros per hour, so this truly is meant for a short-term experience.

Non-German customers will need a valid passport, a credit card and a valid driving license. Additionally, all documents need to be issued in the name of the renter.  Minimum driver age is either 21 or 25 depending on the vehicle rented.

BMW on Demand Details

BMW on Demand Website (select EN for English)

• List of models available with hourly prices in Euro
• Schedule of availability for your desired date and model
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the service

Cars are picked up and returned to the BMW on Demand counter inside the BMW Welt.   Hours: Pickup / return is possible between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm

BMW On Demand Customer Desk

• e-mail: [email protected]
• Telephone:  +49 (0) 89 382 71201

BMW MINI Pavillion

The new MINI Pavillion opened in October of 2019, is the reincarnation of the BMW Pavillion that offered an in-town showcase of the BMW brand for visitors.  Today, the MINI reinvention takes that idea up a level and has now become a place where you can learn about the MINI brand.  The Pavillion incorporates a snack / coffee bar, an eyeglass boutique, a Harmon Kardon lounge, a work-share space where you can book a meeting room, and a Barber offering wet shaves, beard styling and haircuts.  A perfect place for an afternoon coffee or cake.

The MINI Pavillion is a freestanding building that closely resembles a car dealership from the outside with surrounding windows and new MINI cars on display.  If you arrive after hours, they generally have spectacular lighting on the cars on display, so it’s still a sight to see when they are closed.

Getting to the MINI Pavillion

Location: MINI Pavillion – Lenbachplatz 7a; D-80333 Munich

Hours: Mon – Friday 10am – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, closed Sunday and for special events.

The MINI Pavillion is a 3-minute walk from the Karlsplatz / Stachus S-Bahn / U-Bahn Station, but is also within walking distance of the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) or Marienplatz as well. (basically, between the two and 1 block to the north). 

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Lunch Tip Nearby BMW Welt / Museum / Factory

For Americans (or anybody) who is craving a German take on the American-styled pizza, a visit to the Pizza Hut across the street from BMW Welt is a must!  I know this sounds silly, but the Salami Pan Pizza is better than any pepperoni counterpart version on offer from Pizza Hut in America, and you will be pleasantly surprised.  The prices are reasonable and there are even lunch deals available, however it’s amazing how few visitors make the walk across the street for a quick and hearty lunch.  Pizza Hut is located on the opposite corner from the BMW Welt, or across the Petuelring from the BMW Museum and Headquarters (Pizza Hut am Olympiazentrum – Lerchenauer Str. 42, D-80809 München )

Visit the Olympiapark

• Olympia Tower (Turm) – Take in 360-degree views from 190 meters above Munich
• Take an adventurous (guided) walk across the rooftop of the Olympic Stadium
• Zip Line from the rooftop across the Olympic Stadium
• Descend from the stadium roof in a 40-meter drop to the ground – exhilarating and unforgettable.
• Or you could just have lunch…

If the adventures are too much, you can simply stroll around the park and view the venues and relaxing atmosphere.  Entrance to the Olympiapark is free, and only some of the venues have an admission fee. There are direct walks to Olympiapark from the BMW Welt that cross over the busy street.

Olympia Park Website in English

Olympia Park site layout of venues

Additional BMW Factory Tours Near Munich

If you enjoy car production factory tours, consider making a visit to one of the factories about 60 or 90 minutes by car from Munich.  Please see BMW Factory Tours: The Ultimate Planning Guide for outlines of all BMW Factory tours including:

• BMW Factory Dingolfing – see the birthplace of 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 series vehicles
• BMW Factory Landshut – this is where cockpits, Carbon Fiber, drive shafts, and parts for all BMW Group autos are made.
• BMW Factory Regensburg – this is where most convertibles are produced along with 1, X1, 2, X2 and 4 Series vehicles.

Reduced Entry Guidelines and General Tour Notice

Reduced entry fee:.

Reduced entry is offered to Children and school students up to the age of 18, persons undergoing training, university students, disabled persons with escort, persons taking a year out for voluntary social or environmental service, unemployed persons, old age pensioners and the retired, members of BMW Clubs, the MGV (Association of Munich Tourist Guides) and the BVGD (Association of Tourist Guides in Germany), representatives of the press, BMW staff, holders of the BMW Card or the BMW Premium Card.

Guidelines from BMW:

• Please be at the agreed meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please note that photo or video recordings are not permitted during the tour.
• As the factory tour runs through production areas, it is mandatory to wear sturdy, closed shoes.
• Walking distances may be up to four kilometers, the tours usually last between 2 and 2.5 hours.
• For safety reasons, it is essential that guests speak the language of the respective guide (DE/EN), or bring a suitable interpreter.
• For safety reasons, the minimum age for accompanied participants on the guided tour of the Munich plant is 6 ; young people aged 14 and over many participate in the tour unaccompanied .
• There are no tours of the plant on weekends, public holidays (in the state of Bavaria), and production-related closing days.
• Please understand that it is not always possible to visit all areas of production. We reserve the right to cancel tours at short notice, if required by production.
• The usual factory tour is connected with climbing stairs. Please let BMW know when booking if you would like to visit BMW with people with reduced mobility.
• It is not allowed to bring animals.

European Contact:

For any questions regarding a reservation booking, please do not hesitate to contact the BMW Welt Visitor service center for further information. You may reach BMW Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Central European Time (CET), Saturday, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CET on the following:

• Contact by e-mail: [email protected]
• Contact by Phone: +49 (0) 89 1250 16001
• Contact by FAX: +49 (0) 89 1250 160 09

As this is the general visitor phone line, English will be understood and spoken.  If they answer in German simply say “hello” and they will adjust and assist!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should I spend at BMW Welt

BMW Welt has many things to see and do.  You can spend the better part of a day there, or brush through the exhibits in 30 minutes.  Ideally, you should allow about 2 hours for the BMW Welt itself.  You can add in time for lunch, any tour that you have booked, and your BMW day will be quite full.

• BMW Welt – minimum 2 hours
• BMW Museum – up to 2 hours
• BMW Factory tour – 2.5 hours
• Add time for lunch or dinner
• Add time for a browse in the Lifestyle Shop

Do I need to make a reservation to visit BMW Welt?

You do not need reservations for BMW Welt, itself.  However, if you plan to take a factory tour or other guided tour of BMW, the BMW Museum, of BMW Welt, then you should start by booking tour reservations in advance .  Then you can set aside that day as the day to visit the BMW Welt before or after your reserved tour.

Can Children enjoy the BMW Welt?

Of course!  There are special and educational exhibits for children.  BMW Welt has special programs for kids including a monthly “Night at the Museum” sleep over, however they are mostly in German, but children will have an exciting time at the BMW Welt in activities in English.  Note that there is a minimum age for participation in the Factory Tour (6yrs for accompanied children and 14yrs for unaccompanied)

Since its opening in 2007, BMW Welt has become the iconic entry point into the world of BMW in Munich.  There are so many opportunities for tours and learning adventures and with advance planning, you’ll be able to participate and enjoy in all that you want. Be sure to book in advance!  – JK

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Opening hours building + parking garage:

• Monday to Saturday 7:30 am - 00:00 midnight
• Sundays and holidays 9:00 am - 00:00 midnight

Please note that BMW Welt is closed from Sunday, May 12th to Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m.

Please note that our vehicles are serviced in the showroom from 09:00 to 18:00. For a personal consultation with a BMW Genius, book a free appointment in advance.

Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admissions, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Welt.

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last admission at 5:30 pm). 

Changed opening hours on the following days:

• Monday, 20 th of May: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
• Friday, 25 th of July: 01:00 pm – 06:00 pm

Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admission, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Museum.

At the BMW Museum you can pay by credit card, debit card, Apple or Googlepay or buy your ticket online.

Please note that the BMW Welt parking gaarage is closed from Sunday, May 12th to Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. The Parkharp in the Olympic Park is available for parking.

SHOP OPENING HOURS.

BMW Welt Lifestyle & Accessory Shop.

The BMW Welt Lifestyle & Accessory Shop is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm.­ 

BMW Museum Shop.

The BMW Museum Shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm. 

RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS.

M1 Bistro – BMW Museum. The M1 Bistro at BMW Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 06:00 pm. 

Cooper's Garden – BMW Welt.

Cooper's Garden by Käfer at BMW Welt is open from Monday to Sunday from 08.30 am to 06.00 pm. Warm dishes until 04.00 pm.

Bikers Lodge - BMW Welt.

We are happy to welcome you Monday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 05.30 pm.

Restaurant Bavarie in the BMW Welt. We are looking forward to welcome you in the restaurant Bavarie from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 noon to 03:00 pm and from Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please not that restaurant Bavarie is closed on Sundays and public holidays. 

Restaurant EssZimmer in the BMW Welt. Please note that the Restaurant EssZimmer is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 07:00 pm to midnight. Please note that restaurant EssZimmer is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

OTHER OPENING HOURS.

"The Campus" at BMW Welt. 

"The Campus" is open from Monday to Sunday from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm. Numerous workshops for children, young people & families can be booked. Details can be found  here .

Junior Museum at BMW Museum. The Junior Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm. Numerous workshops for children, young people & families can be booked. Details can be found  here .

Admission to BMW Welt is free.­ ­

Please note the parking garage fees:­

• 15 minutes free of charge­
• 2.50 EUR per hour­
• 19.00 EUR daily maximum

Parking garage notice:  From Friday (March 8th) to Tuesday (March 12th), the parking area P2 in the parking garage will be closed. As an alternative parking option, the parking area in the Olympiapark is available.

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Please note that the cash payment option for tickets for admissions, guided tours and workshops is not possible at BMW Welt .

Permanent Exhibitions and Temporary Exhibitions:

• Single Ticket: 10.00 EUR
• Reduced*: 7.00 EUR
• Group (min. 5 people) per person: 9.00 EUR
• Family (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years of age): 24.00 ­EUR

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All prices include VAT.

Please note that animals are unfortunately not allowed in the BMW Museum.

Access for children under 14 years is only permitted if accompanied by an adult.

The ticket is valid for five hours.

If you have booked a guided tour in the BMW Museum, admission is included.  Please note that tickets for group tours can only be sold at the counter.

Please note: tickets are excluded from exchange, return and partial refund.

*Apprentices, students (7 to 27 years, children 6 years or younger have free entry); seniors (over 65 years of age or with proof of retirement); visitors with disabilities (registered accompanying person free of charge); individuals during a gap year of social or environmental service; job seekers; BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card) holders; official BMW clubs. Discounted admission is also available upon presentation of a daily ticket from the Olympic Tower or Gray Line Bus.

Extra discounts are also available on site for the MGV (Munich Tourist Guide Association), the BVGD (German National Tourist Guide Association) as well as journalists (with press pass).

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MINI Cooper SE: Power consumption combined: - (NEDC) / 15,03 – 14,09 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km*.

* The figures are expected figures that have not yet been officially confirmed.

BMW X7 xDrive40d: Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): - (NEDC) / 8.6-7.8 (WLTP); CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): - (NEFZ) / 225-203 (WLTP)

Official data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, electric consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 valid at the time of type approval. In case of a range, figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment.WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are (also) based on CO2 emissions, as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies, if applicable. Where applicable, the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons. For vehicles type-approved after 01.01.2021 only WLTP values officially exist. For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures, see  www.mini.de/de_DE/home/footer/wltp.html  or  www.bmw.de/nefz-wltp-vergleich .

For more information on the official fuel consumption and official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars, see the ‘Guide to Fuel ConsumptionCO2 Emissions, and Electricity Consumption of New Passenger Cars’, which is available free of charge at all sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, and at  https://www.dat.de/co2/ .

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You can conveniently reserve your table online here. If you cannot find any more available dates online, please contact the Restaurant Esszimmer directly by phone at +49 89 35 89 91 814 .

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The Restaurant EssZimmer will be open again from Wednesday, August 31 from Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 00:00.

Please note that the Restaurant EssZimmer is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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currently the BMW Group offers public tours at the German locations in Berlin, Leipzig and Munich.

A visit to the BMW Group plants in Dingolfing, Landshut, Regensburg and Steyr is only possible by arrangement for special stakeholders of the plant. Tours for private individuals and corresponding registrations are not planned until further notice.

For further information, please use the following contact [email protected] .

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